Peppermint

Just because peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the most common herbs, found everywhere from iced tea to lip balm, that doesn’t mean it’s not special! The leaves can be used fresh, dried, extracted or infused, and used internally and externally for cooling and soothing. It’s used in after-dinner mints for a reason and can be brewed into a comforting tea. Peppermint brings a cooling sensation to balms and lotions. Ahhh.